Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

Composed of the contributions of major researchers and practitioners, this third edition of the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences reflects the growing convergence among the several disciplines that concern themselves with information and the cultural record. This work addresses these related disciplines in a way that demonstrates the unities across the fields and also recognizes their uniquely distinguishing characteristics. It presents hundreds of entries extensively reviewed for accuracy. Containing more than 70 percent new material, it also includes classic articles of historical or theoretical importance from prior editions. The Encyclopedia explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries to offer a resource that is worldwide in scope.